According to the British "Sun" news on February 16, the 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II paid up to 12 million pounds (about 100 million yuan) for the out-of-court settlement of the rape and abuse case between the 61-year-old second son, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Virginia Gifour, which at first glance seemed a little distressing to the old mother, who was nearly 100 years old and still had to accept the old son's old age, but its essence was as Epstein lawyer Kuwen said, "money is better than words".
1. Source
Prince Andrew was supposed to go to court with Virginia Gifour in the United States on March 10, and swore to provide true information during the interrogation, which will undoubtedly become the most "faceless" thing for the British royal family this century. However, on February 15, local time, according to a letter submitted to the New York District Court of the United States, it was confirmed that Prince Andrew and Virginia had reached a settlement, and the letter confirmed the details of the settlement.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Queen Elizabeth II, 95, will fund the deal, with no documentation giving the specific amount of the out-of-court settlement, presumably up to £12 million.
Royal pundit Adam Hellik said the queen had to pay the fee because Prince Andrew "didn't have any income".
2. Contents of the settlement agreement
Concessions were made on both sides.
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, issued an unusual statement expressing regret over his relationship with pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and vowing to "support the fight against the evil sex trade, support the victims" in "expressing his remorse to the public."
Virginia agreed to withdraw the lawsuit, which she had sued for Prince Andrew for having a relationship with her when she was 17.
3. Reconciliation process
Virginia's attorney, David Bowies, said it took three long days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) to reach the conclusion, and Virginia was very satisfied with the plan.
"It's all over, we get money, charitable donations, and Statements and Greetings from Prince Andrew."
4. The impact of paying a huge settlement fee on the Queen
Heilik said the public could be angry that the queen paid such a hefty settlement fee for her son. But the Queen has no choice, this year marks the 70th anniversary of the Queen's coronation, and the Platinum Jubilee celebration cannot be overshadowed.
Image source: theSun, BING
Edit: Zhang Zhang